Our best wasp control tips

Are you worried about wasps and their nests at your property? At this time of year, we get lots of enquiries about insects like honey bees and wasps. The latter can often cause more than just a nuisance, with wasp stings being extremely painful.

Effective wasp control in domestic and commercial settings helps create a comfortable and safe environment. Here are our best wasp control tips, including ways to prevent them.

Why is wasp control important?

Wasp control should be a priority for both homeowners and businesses. Wasps are known for being aggressive at times and have painful stings, which could cause significant discomfort and health issues, including life-threatening allergic reactions in some people.

Wasps often build nests in spots like attics, sheds, garages, walls or under roof eaves, which can cause structural damage to buildings. Their presence can also make outdoor activities more challenging, which is stressful if you want a BBQ or need to feed diners outside.

What are the signs you have a wasp nest at your property?

Knowing the signs of a wasp nest early can prevent a full-blown infestation. Remain alert for an increased number of wasps around your property, especially in the summer months. To locate where your wasp nest is, you may spot them entering or leaving a specific area frequently, like a nearby bush, a gap in your building or under your roof eaves.

Visible nests will vary in shape and size, sometimes resembling a beachball or umbrella made from a paper-like material (which they make from chewed up wood and their saliva). The nest can start the size of a golf ball in the spring and grows bigger throughout the summer months.

Do all wasp nests need removing?

Not every wasp nest will need removing, especially if one is hidden in a remote spot where it doesn’t pose a threat to people or pets. In fact, wasps benefit our ecosystem, feeding on insects and reducing other pest issues.

However, if the presence of wasps is causing a nuisance or risking public health, pest control professionals should be called. This is often the case when a wasp nest is in doorways, playgrounds, high-footfall areas, domestic gardens and business grounds. Never attempt a DIY wasp nest treatment yourself. Expert pest control is the safest and most effective option.

How can you prevent wasps at your home or business?

Do you want to prevent an angry wasp problem? The best preventative strategy is to ensure they can’t nest nearby in the first place. Regularly check your property for possible entry points, sealing cracks and gaps in walls, windows and roofs.

Proper food waste management is also essential to stop wasp issues, so keep food bins tightly sealed and clean spills immediately. Outdoor seating areas and tables should be kept clean, covering food when eating outdoors.

You could also ask a pest controller to assess your premises for potential wasp infestations, checking for nests early in the season.

Contact our wasp controllers

Do you need wasp control services in London or Surrey locations like Farnham and Hemel Hempstead? To book a visit, contact us.